One of the challenging tasks in parenting is to deal with the behaviors of toddlers. Toddlers often have tantrums and these can become frustrating and stressful for parents. However, you need to understand that this behavior is perfectly normal as your child grows and discovers new things. You just have to learn a few tips on parenting to make your task a little easier and to make your kids grow up with good behavior.Here are some tips on...more
Adolescence can be an awkward and uncomfortable time. A person's body always seems to be changing. It's either too fat or too gangly, too flat or too round. There always seems to be something wrong with it. It of course doesn't help matters that peer pressure is arguably at its strongest and most brutal during the teenage years.Just about everyone remembers a time when they felt unaccepted and cast out during high school or junior high. Just...more
Recently, a parent shared with me that her daughter rarely tells her anything that she learns at school. This is not an uncommon phenomenon. It happens daily with children preschool through college. As parents, we have invested a lot (blood, sweat, tears, life-lessons,love and money) to give our children the advantages they need to not just survive in this world, but flourish! Of course we are eager to hear stories of how our investments are paying dividends. Some parents are fortunate (though, at times they don't think so) in that they have born a child who likes to share every minute detail of every activity. These parents know everything about school, even what color pen the teacher used on the white board that day. Where's the happy medium?First off, for the parents who have the rare child that tells them everything, make sure you make time to sit down, give them your full attention and listen attentively. This is a very special gift your child is giving you, even though at times it seems a bit overwhelming! If you can't listen when they want to talk (which is just about always!) plan a time or times during the day (during a walk together, after dinner, during...more
Author: Floyd P. DietzCreating fabulous Christmas home décor can be a good activity for the whole family. If you have some kids at home, ask them to help you make some Christmas home décor. Old kids can be a lot of help in this area. On the other hand, small kids may not be able to help you much in this area but since Christmas is the time for...more
Even adults like the colors, but the children certainly much more. For this there are now planned and designed much more imaginative and colorful children bedrooms than before, because the color radiates joy and puts everyone in a good mood. Try putting a child to face the choice between a clean room and a colorful one and he certainly will choose...more
Author: Jackie RiversIn the rearing of a baby, there are situations that give relief to a mommy like their first steps, first words, losing their first tooth.Nothing gives more happiness than the freedom from nappies , diapers - along with those gigantic changing tote bags that we tote everywhere. On the other hand, this freedom does not just come, it is acquired through the hard task of potty training.Some considerable words of advice on different ways to go abouttoilet training toddlers and how to get a potty for your baby.For starters it is best to start off the task with a lot of an even temper, devotedness and relaxation for your baby. Because many times your toddler will want to do what you want them to do. The biggest thing is that your kid will want to please you and therefore will do what you say.It is upon you as the care-giver or trainer to patiently deal with your toddler, they can let go of their fears. Your toddler do not need to fear - of letting go of the safe and convenient way of doing their toilet.Your toddler should be able to all the way trust you before they can allow you to toilet train them using the potty. Before you can earn this trust, you will definitely...more
Have you ever imagined yourself in a dress that is too tight or clothing that is too loose? Its quite a discomfort, right? Well the same thing happens to your baby with inappropriate premature baby clothes on. If you want to make sure that your...more
What makes a book children's fiction? There are a lot of different theories out there. Most children's books feature main characters who are children - kids usually read about kids and adults usually read about adults, though there are some...more
Being a parent is by far one of the most challenging, and often frightening, responsibilities that anyone can take on. There are no rules or instruction manuals to accompany these tiny bundles of joy. They're just a bit of mommy, a bit of daddy and...more
Author: Quintin WhitfieldThe first and most important step to take is to decide to take charge of your child's asthma. Parents of asthmatic children suffer a range of contradictory feelings. Strongest is the natural concern for their child. Are you...more
Is your online business capturing the teenage market? If your products could have appeal in this segment, it is time to learn more about how teenagers buy products.Packaged Facts, a prominent market research firm, recently estimated that U.S....more
If you're looking to outfit your back yard or are helping to plan the setup of a local playground, you may be interested in adding a picnic table or two to your landscape. Depending on the expected usage, you might decide to get a child size table...more